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Chapter 6Section 1
Greek Art Of The
Golden Age
Golden Age of Greece
• Golden Age: 400 B.C.–Great Cultural Progress
• Athens – symbol of golden age–Center of Learning –Artistic Achievement
Architecture• Symbolized pride of
Athens• Decorated with
sculptures and art• Acropolis: Site of
architectural feats• Bronze statue of
Athena
Sculpture of Athena- 38 feet tall!
Parthenon• Marble temple
on Acropolis
• Honor Athena: Not place of worship
• Balanced proportions
Parthenon Layout
Painting • Important form of expression
• Original artwork lost
• Best remaining paintings on Greek vases
Sculpture• Original works rare.
• Stiff and unnatural – Lifelike
• Myron – Discuss Thrower
Phidias- sculpted Athena and Zeus
Praxitels
•More lifelike: beauty of human body
4 Characteristics – Greek Art1. Glorified Human
Beings• Beauty and
Strength 2. Pride In City-States
• Public enjoyment/Honor gods
4 Characteristics – Greek Art
3. Expressed Greek Beliefs– belief in harmony, balance,
order, moderation and simplicity
4. Combination of beauty and usefulness – ex: beautiful used in everyday life.